Corentyne man found dead after rum binge

Police are investigating the death of a man of Grant 1803 Crabwood Creek whose body was found on Thursday on the bridge of the suspect who allegedly killed him.Dead is 28-year-old Ganesh Premaul, of Grant 1803 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice. Police said they are awaiting a post mortem report before they can proceed but the suspect remains in custody. According to the police both the deceased and the suspect are alcoholics and they were imbibing heavily before the body was found on the bridge of the suspect. It was disclosed that a post mortem will be done on Monday to determine the cause of death but so far the suspect is not accepting responsibility and told investigators that the deceased was given ‘something’ to drink.

There was minor bruises on the body when it was discovered at about 15:30h on Thursday after a bout of ‘drinking’ between the duo, who are said to be friends. It was reported that Premaul was sent on an errand to make a purchase but returned empty-handed which reportedly angered the suspect, resulting in a fight.

 

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